A simple technique that takes just a few minutes can help an agitated student regain the state of mind needed for learning.

So often we find students in a stressed or anxious state of mind. The most telltale signs are inappropriate behaviours or outbursts, negative comments, and anxiety-ridden movements such as fidgeting, leg shaking, and fist clenching. These signals should raise an immediate concern and indicate to educators that a response may be needed. The goal is to guide the student to a self-regulated mindset, but how does a teacher do that?

Three tips to help school leaders establish and achieve their goals while keeping their workload manageable.

One of the teachers I supervise recently invited me to visit their classroom for the introduction of a lesson called the One Sentence Project. Students were asked to think critically about their role in the world and define the impact they would like to make—all in one sentence. There was scaffolding in place to help students reflect and project their skills into the future, and there were graphic organizers and other tools to assist with the process as well.

A game-based learning expert looks at why teachers should try using games, and shares a new book—available for free—that will help them identify worthwhile games for their students.

Focusing less on the slides and more on student discussion fosters deeper engagement.

The popular tool has features that teachers in any subject can use to help students connect with each other and share their learning.

The video-sharing tool Flipgrid, as we all know, is popular in schools—so popular, in so many countries, that its rapid rise been attributed to “Flipgrid Fever.” The tool has been free for educators to use for over a year now after being acquired by Microsoft.